SmokeShield® ZB5
- Chemical Name
- Boron Zinc Oxide (B6Zn2O11)
SmokeShield® ZB5 proves its worth as an effective flame retardant synergist and char former. In engineering plastics, it acts as both a flame retardant and a smoke suppressant. Notably, it maintains high thermal stability, rendering it suitable for systems processed at elevated temperatures. Its appearance takes the form of a fine white powder.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
Product families
- Flame Retardants
- Performance Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- SmokeShield
- Functions
- Flame Retardant, Smoke Suppressant
- PACKAGING
Standard packaging includes 25 kg bags and 1,000 kg super sacks.
- Appearance
- Fine white powder
- Applications
SmokeShield ZB5 is used as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant in engineering plastics.. The product provides a high thermal stability allowing it to be used in systems that are processed at high temperatures.
- Technology
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Super Sacks
- Health and Safety
The use of proper protective equipment is recommended.; Excess exposure to the product should be avoided.; Please wash thoroughly after handling.; Store the product in a cool, dry, wellventilated area, away from incompatible materials.
- Chemical Structure
- Anhydrous Zinc Borate
- Material Features
- Crystalline
- Excellent Char Formation
- Good Thermal Stability
- High Temperature Application
- Odorless
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- EINECS (EU)
- ELINCS (EU)
- ENCS (Japan)
- IECSC (China)
- KECI (Korea)
- NDSL (Canada)
- Certifications and Compliance
Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified; Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA); SARA 313
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Flame Retardant
- Smoke Suppressant
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Oxide Content | 43.5 - 45.4 | % |
| Boron Trioxide Content | 53.5 - 55.5 | — |
| Specific Gravity | 2.5 - 2.7 | — |
| Particle Size D50 | 8 - 15 | μm |
